Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant in Lebanon County, PA. This role involves providing instructional, behavioral, and personal care support as per each student's Individual Education Plan. Candidates are expected to complete necessary training and ongoing development activities.

The position operates Monday to Friday for 185 days per year, with a minimum hourly salary starting at $18.90. Ideal applicants will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold or be willing to complete Paraeducator Credential.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support as outlined in the IEP.
• Follow direction from the classroom teacher.
• Lift and assist students as necessary.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher in ANY content area

Job description

Position Overview

Full-time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (7:15 AM - 2:00 PM), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, click here: http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

Purpose of Position

The Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator is assigned to provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan. The assistant will be directed by the classroom teacher and is under the general supervision of the designated program supervisor. The assignment is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, and

• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
• Completed a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits in ANY content area, or
• Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area, and
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year AND As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Essential Physical Requirement

The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

See Position Guide for the full list of Physical Requirements